Fox Run Park

Name: Fox Run Park
Address: 8777 Fox Meadow Way, Fort Worth, TX 76123, USA, Fort Worth, TX, US
Telephone: (817) 392-5700
Rating: 4.2

4.2(109) Fort Worth, TX

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About Fox Run Park

Fox Run Park is a small, local neighborhood park primarily offering a walking/jogging/biking trail around a pond, and a children's playground. It is frequented by regulars for casual outdoor activities and dog walking.

What parents should know

Summarized from real visitor reviews.

Best for: Local residents seeking a free, basic outdoor space for a short walk, run, or bike rideParents looking for a quick playground visit with younger children (with high vigilance for safety)Dog owners needing a nearby spot for a leashed walkCasual outdoor activity for families living in the immediate neighborhoodToddlers & Young Children: Playground is available, but extreme caution is advised due to venomous snake sightings near play areas.

Why families love it

Beautiful park aesthetic (implied by 'Beautiful park' comment)
Friendly atmosphere among regulars
Children at the playground are typically well-behaved and monitored by adults
Dog-friendly environment (leashed dogs observed)
Walking/jogging/biking trail around the pond/lake
Dedicated children's playground area

Insider tips

Exercise extreme vigilance and maintain close supervision of children, especially near the pond and walking paths, due to reported presence of large venomous Cottonmouth Water Moccasins near both water and playground areas.
Keep children close and under direct supervision at all times, especially near water and playground paths.
Consider contacting park management about the reported ant issue around the playground for potential remediation.
Best suited for short, casual walks, runs, or bike rides rather than extensive, long-distance training.
If bringing a dog, ensure it remains leashed as is common practice among regulars.

Good to know before you go

Families who are highly uncomfortable with or unprepared for potential encounters with large venomous snakes, especially with young children
Serious long-distance runners seeking extensive or challenging trails
Visitors expecting a large, destination park with extensive amenities or unique attractions
Significant safety concern due to confirmed sightings of large venomous Cottonmouth Water Moccasins (up to 4ft long) on walking/jogging paths near the pond and reportedly by the playground area
Ants reported around the play area, requiring pest control by the city

Crowds: No indications of severe overcrowding; described as having 'regulars' and a 'friendly' atmosphere. Children at the playground are observed to be 'well-behaved' and 'monitored by an adult', suggesting a manageable crowd.
Value: Free entry. Value is derived from free access to basic park amenities like a playground and walking trails, but the significant wildlife safety concern (venomous snakes) may severely impact perceived value for families.
Accessibility: No specific accessibility accommodations mentioned in reviews.
Safety: Primary safety concern is the reported presence of large venomous Cottonmouth Water Moccasins (up to 4ft) on paths near the pond and playground. No park-provided safety measures (e.g., warning signs, active wildlife management) were mentioned by reviewers, placing responsibility on visitor vigilance.

What parents say

Darwin D Pitts II

4.0

"Beautiful park. I've tried to reach the city to ask them to put down something for ants around the play area."

12 months ago

Eugene “Hoodachalicious” Rupert

3.0

"Not bad. I enjoyed myself. Better if you just wanna walk around a track a few times, but if you like to run long distances, might want to consider elsewhere. Nice lil park for the kids to play though 👍"

4 years ago

R W

5.0

"***CAUTION CAUTION CAUTION**** I SAW TWO VERY LARGE ALL BLACK COLORED COTTON MOUTH WATER MOCCASINS BY THE WALKING/JOGGING PATH BY THE POND. APPROX. 4 FEET LONG AND ABOUT 8 INCHES IN DIAMETER ON THE WATER BY THE ROCKS ALSO ANOTHER SMALLER JUVENILE BANDED ON APPROX. 2 FEET LONG LAYING THE GRASS ALONG THE WALKING PATH BY THE PLAY GROUND, IT WAS EITHER SICK OR DEAD.. NO VISIBLE WOUNDS PLEASE TAKE CAUTION AND BE ALERT WHEN USING THE PARK THE POND IS FILLED WITH TURTLES ALSO..."

5 years ago

Reviews sourced from public Google data.